Carnegie Mellon University - Thistle Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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EXECUTIVE BOARD Row I: G. Bach, . Patton. P.. Smith, ). Warner, M. Voigt, C. Douglas Row 2: E. Creutz, R. Par shall, J. I.nduig, B. Teare, S. March, E. Alexander, . Miner, VT. Readio, R. Munn ELLIOT DUNLAP SMITH Elliot Dunlap Smith, Provost of Carnegie, assumed, five years ago, his position as supervisor of the undergraduate educational methods and curricula of all Colleges, the Division of Humanistic and Social Studies, and the Social Relations program. He holds degrees from Harvard and Yale, and previously he was master of Saybrook College at Yale University. Elliot D. Smith has written several books and numerous articles published in professional journals.

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JAMES A. DICKINSON Dean James A. Dickson, Carnegie’s former Dean of Men, assumed the position of Dean of Students last summer. This new position brings with it many responsible duties for Dr. Dickinson. Together with his two assistants, Mrs. Schaefer and Mr. David, he supervises student matters and coordinates extra-curricular affairs affecting both men and women students. Dr. Dickinson also handles an extensive program involving the Carnegie Scholarship loans, and student employment. Last summer Dr. Dickinson taught at Northwestern University and also worked for the United States Navy. MRS. J. M. SCHAEFER Mrs. Joan M. Schaefer, Assistant Dean of Students, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. While attending college, Mrs. Schaefer was very active in the Cwcns, Mortar Board, Women’s Government and other student activities. For two years prior to being appointed Dean at Carnegie Tech, Mrs. Schaefer served as advisor for several campus organizations. Her duties as Dean include arranging a weekly social calendar for all school activities and advising women students on everyday problems concerning their studies, dormitory and social life. B. E. DAVID Mr. B. E. David, Assistant Dean of Students, is a graduate of Ohio State with a B.A. degree in Business Administration. Prior to his arrival at Carnegie Tech in September, 1947, Dean David was a newspaper city editor, a freelance writer, and held the position of Assistant Dean of Men at Ohio State. One of his very important duties here on the Tech campus is attending Council of Fraternity Presidents meetings and serving as advisor to the fraternities. Other duties include regulating the part-time employment of students and acting as financial advisor for all student activities.